Connecticut · 21 community water systems
Lead pipes in Hartford County, CT
21 community water systems serving Hartford County reported 47 lead and 934 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 77,591 of unknown material. The most are in Manchester Water Department.
0.4% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Connecticut average (1.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 31%
- Non-lead 69%
Water systems serving Hartford County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Water DepartmentGlastonbury | 5 | 383 | 10,924 | 2.4% |
| New Britain Water DepartmentBerlin | 0 | 170 | 910 | 0.9% |
| Aquarion-Plainville RegionalBristol | 6 | 141 | 5,409 | 2.1% |
| CTWC - Northern Reg-Western SystemEast Granby | 34 | 97 | 15,886 | 0.3% |
| Metropolitan District CommissionBerlin | 0 | 43 | 14,029 | <0.1% |
| Southington Water DepartmentCheshire | 0 | 23 | 12,602 | 0.2% |
| Hazardville Water CompanyEast Windsor | 0 | 22 | 220 | 0.3% |
| Aquarion-Simsbury RegionalEast Granby | 1 | 20 | 5,554 | 0.3% |
| Worthington Fire DistrictBerlin | 1 | 15 | 1,066 | 1.3% |
| CTWC - Unionville SystemAvon | 0 | 9 | 4,963 | 0.1% |
| CTWC - Naugatuck Reg-Collinsville SysAvon | 0 | 7 | 1,056 | 0.3% |
| Avon Water CoAvon | 0 | 4 | 3,220 | <0.1% |
| Tariffville Fire District Water DeptSimsbury | 0 | 0 | 476 | 0% |
| Berlin Water Control CommissionBerlin | 0 | 0 | 450 | 0% |
| Salmon Brook District Water DeptGranby | 0 | 0 | 443 | 0% |
| Aquarion-SuffieldSuffield | 0 | 0 | 240 | 0% |
| Aquarion-MarlboroughMarlborough | 0 | 0 | 140 | 0% |
| GQC Well CommissionEast Granby | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Bristol Water DepartmentBristol | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Kensington Fire DistrictBerlin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Connecticut Correctional InstituteEnfield | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Hartford County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Hartford County reported 47 lead and 934 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 77,591 of unknown material.
Which Hartford County water systems have the most lead lines?
Manchester Water Department (388), New Britain Water Department (170), Aquarion-Plainville Regional (147).
How do I check my home in Hartford County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.